Large wheat field catches fire in Elmvale

Remnants of a field after a grass fire spread in Springwater Twp. afternoon. It was quickly extinguished by firefighters and local farmers.

Springwater firefighters were called to a large wheat field fire Monday afternoon.

Firefighters arrived on scene at Flos Road 6 at Crossland Road near Elmvale to find roughly 10 acres of wheat on fire.

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“Firefighters worked alongside farmers to contain the fire and extinguish it,” said Springwater’s Deputy Fire Chief Jeff French.

The fire was brought under control within half-an-hour, he said.

“The cause of the fire is believed to have started from vehicle exhaust,” French said.